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Investigation on the impact of value chain management strategy on performance: a study of major oil companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between value chain management and performance in the major oil companies in Kenya. This study was descriptive survey design. The target population of this ... -
An investigation on the impacts of HIV/AIDS pandemic on human resources : a case study of the National Social Security Fund head quarters
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2007)The research design was explorative on a cross-section of N.S.S.F staff. a) Quantitative research design- involving collection of statistical data gathered through questionnaires and interviews. This was thus from primary ... -
An investigation on the impacts of HIV/AIDs pandemic on human resources. A case study of the ministry of health head quarters.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2006)The research design was explorative on a cross-section of MoH staff. It entails: a) Quantitative research design- involving collection of statistical data gathered through questionnaires and interviews. This was thus ... -
An investigation on the influence of housing maintenance-culture in the management of public housing in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Most urban areas in Kenya are experiencing rapid urbanization rates which exert pressure on the existing housing stock. Provision of adequate housing has remained a daunting challenge in the country particularly in urban ... -
An Investigation on the Month of the Year Anomaly in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in ,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The question of whether there exists market anomaly in stock market has been the subject of research. Anomalies are the indicator of inefficient markets; some anomalies happen only once and vanish, while others happen ... -
An investigation on the operational challenges facing commercial banks arising from mobile phone money transfer services
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)Kenya's Financial Sector is Robust with 45 banks. It also has four Mobile phone service Providers with two of them having recently launched Phone money Transfer services, the other 2 having launched theirs a while back. ... -
An investigation on the phytochemical components. The analgesic and antiinflamatory activities of a traditonally used plant extract
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Inflammatory diseases including different types of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis are a major world wide clinical concern. Such conditions are mainly managed using drugs like NSAIDS ... -
Investigation on the Public-private Partnerships (Ppp) Success as Procurement Method for Infrastructure Development in Kenya: a Case Study of Public Universities in Nairobi Metropolitan
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Infrastructure investments are key drivers in achieving economic growth and sustainable development. However inadequate funding and ever emerging complex procurement methods are becoming impediments to delivery of ... -
An investigation on the relationship between Information technology and productivity – a Case study of national oil corporation of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2009)The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between information technology and productivity. Specifically, the objectives were three, firstly to establish the status of ICT investment at NOCK, secondly, ... -
An Investigation on the Relationship Between Information Technology Conceptualization and Bank Performance
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2009)An investigation on the relationship between information technology conceptualization and bank performance By: Muasa Mwania ABSTRACT It has been a matter of concern for firms to make decisions to invest or not ... -
An Investigation On The Use Of Digital Advocacy By Non-Governmental Organizations Serving Refugees In Dadaab
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the impact of digital advocacy by nonprofit organizations serving refugees in Dadaab. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which NGOs in ... -
An investigation on the Welfare limits of orphans. a case study of Nangosia location, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study concluded that the needs of the orphans go beyond the basic ones and do include the socio-psychological ones and that the help from the government is quite limited. The recommendation of the study was that their ... -
An investigation on the x-efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)This paper seeks to determine the X-efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya and to establish whether the X-efficiency of these banks is affected by economies of scale. The data set consists of annual operation costs of ... -
The investigation op the alkaloids of datura stramonium grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)This project was carried out in order to study the alkaloids of Datura Stramonium grown in Kenya. Microscopical examination of the leaves was done to find out the diagnostic features of the leaves. The alkaloid was extracted ... -
Investigationof The Cardiac Glycosides Of Adenium Obesum (roem & Schult ) Isolation, Identification And Pharmacological properties
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Investigations and design of an appropriate drainage system for the University of Nairobi's veterinary farm-Kanyariri.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 2000)The study was carried out in the University of Nairobi's Veterinary Farm at Kanyariri. The area lies in the upper catchment of Mathare river four Kilometres north of upper Kabete campus. The farm is approximately 50 ha ... -
Investigations into phlebotomine Sand flies in Nairobi area
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1990)studies were commenced to collect and identify the phlebotomine sandflies found in Nairobi. The studies were also aimed at determining their numbers as well as assessing the effects of seasonal changes on the ... -
Investigations into some aspects of the production and genetics improvement of Soyabean, Glycine Max (L) Merrill in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1969)The present investigations have revealed tlat Soyabeans were of considerable agricultural importance in the 1940’s but the present acreage sown to Soyabean is quite insignificant. The crop can be satisfactorily grown ii ... -
Investigations into the biology and behaviour of laboratory reared phlebotomus martini (diptera: Psychodidae) (vector of visceral leismaniasis in Kenya)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1979)The sandfly Phlebotomus martini is the vector to man of the disease visceral leishmaniasis, otherwise known as kala-azar. This disease has been known to exist in Kenya since the second world war. The most recent epidemic ... -
Investigations into the use of native beer residues and brewers grains in poultry feeds
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1972)A series of four feeding trials were conducted to asses the value of native maize beer and millet beer residues and brewers crains as supplenents in chick diets. Preliminary studies involved proximate analyses of these ...
